Lead Relay Technician - Protection & Control

Electric Power Systems

Sacramento (CA)

On-site

USD 6,199,000 - 9,643,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay
Talent Development – Technical Courses
Career Path Planning
Certifications incentives
Competitive Per Diem for Travel
Referral Bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Electric Power Systems is seeking a Senior Relay Technician to serve as the technical lead for protection and control systems. The role encompasses advanced testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and full project execution on substation and industrial (C&I) systems, with emphasis on safety, reliability, and efficient operation.

The position emphasizes customer interaction, team development, and technical leadership, with responsibilities ranging from relay settings validation to project

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or associate degree in electrical/Electronic technology or equivalent.
  • 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • NETA I/II/IV certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead job site safety briefings and enforce safety policies.
  • Analyze protection schemes for power circuits and coordinates testing.
  • Perform installation, commissioning, testing, and functional testing of substation control circuits.
  • Read and validate protection schematics and relay configurations.
  • Lead root cause analyses for relay trips and disturbances.
  • Develop project execution and energization plans.
  • Interface with customers and project stakeholders to communicate status.

Skills

Relay testing
Protection schemes
Field leadership
Customer interface
Safety leadership
Troubleshooting
Project planning
Documentation

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Electronic Technology
NETA I/II/IV preferred

Tools

Relay test software

Job description

Electric Power Systems is seeking a Senior Relay Technician to serve as the technical lead for protection and control systems. The role encompasses advanced testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and full project execution on substation and industrial (C&I) systems, with emphasis on safety, reliability, and efficient operation.

The position emphasizes customer interaction, team development, and technical leadership, with responsibilities ranging from relay settings validation to project

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